Guri i Capit () is a peak of the Morava mountain, located within the park of Bozdovec, in the municipality of Devoll, in southeastern Albania. The peak reaches a height of and has been designated a natural monument (cat. III).

Etymology

Guri i Capit derives its name from a stone monument found in the park that measures approximately in length, in width, and roughly in height. Legend has it that the name was inspired by a goat that fell onto this stone. The word capit in the local dialect, referring to the standard "cjapit", is English for goat.

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Geology

The monument is predominantly composed of conglomerates and molasse of the Miocene period. Due to variations in erosion and wind effects, it has acquired a captivating shape, resembling a colossal sitting camel. As such, it carries significance in the fields of science, education, aesthetics, and tourism.

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See also

List of mountains in Albania

References

Mountains of Albania

One-thousanders of Albania

Natural monuments of Albania

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